CPT 17260 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 76 - Repeat procedure by same physician |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 17260 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 17260 by major payers:
$113.96
$121.13
$125.31
$160.86
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 17260 | $681.00 | 1104006006 - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205755383 - (CA) PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $531.00 | 1235395385 - TENN SM LLC | 680569923 - (TN) TENN SM LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $325.00 | 1710924899 - DMG SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SURGICAL CENTER OF DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP | 371474161 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $125.00 | 1316276512 - WOMEN'S SURGICAL CENTER | 10871079 - (GA) WOMENS SURGICAL CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $161.00 | 1467153718 - WATERFRONT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 881302078 - (KS) WATERFRONT SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $566.00 | 1992423719 - ENDOSCOPY ASC OF MIDDLE GEORGIA LLC | 883065469 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $395.00 | 1326557653 - SJ EAST CAMPUS ASC, LLC, DENVER SURGERY CENTER | 821485491 - (CO) SJ EAST CAMPUS ASC LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $200.00 | 1245759356 - DALLAS ASC, LLC, NORTH PARK HEART & VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER | 823468320 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $111.00 | 1801890173 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | 270039586 - (TN) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $1029.00 | 1588629604 - GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER DALLAS | 742411643 - (TX) GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $66.00 | 1407079155 - NORTHERN VIRGINIA EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 204062750 - (VA) NORTHERN VIRGINIA EYE SURGERY 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $1029.00 | 1235752643 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH, LLC | 843814490 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $284.00 | 1669577524 - SKIN & MOHS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 431823843 - SKIN MOHS SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $60.00 | 1548582463 - CAREPLEX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NONE | 271867311 - (VA) CAREPLEX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 17260 | $415.00 | 1255796017 - GOSHEN HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 475619052 - (IN) GOSHEN HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 17260 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 17260 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 17260 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 17260-CPT | Low | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Trunk, Arms Or Legs; Lesion Diameter 0.5 Cm Or Less |
| 17261-CPT | Low | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Trunk, Arms Or Legs; Lesion Diameter 0.6 To 1.0 Cm |
| 17262-CPT | Low | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Trunk, Arms Or Legs; Lesion Diameter 1.1 To 2.0 Cm |
| 17263-CPT | Moderate | Destruction, Malignant Lesion (Eg, Laser Surgery, Electrosurgery, Cryosurgery, Chemosurgery, Surgical Curettement), Trunk, Arms Or Legs; Lesion Diameter 2.1 To 3.0 Cm |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 17260. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 17260 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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